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Ruggles Black -West Alabama, Houston, TX

Ruggles Black -West Alabama

4.7
4.7
402 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Mixing all these ingredients is so exciting for Houston’s wonder-Chef Bruce Molzan and his partner Neera Patidar! The concept and food at Ruggles Black is modern and fun: a fusion pushing Indian, Asian, and American flavors to whole new boundaries in terms of taste, but keeping it accessible in terms of price. Ruggles Black is THE place to be for conscious eating foodies, as Bruce “The King of Paleo” cooks his amazingly delicious treats with local ingredients from farmers, while embracing the Paleo principles.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, French, Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (832) 582-5690

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

What 402 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Healthy

  • Houston

    American

  • Houston

    Healthy

  • Houston

    American

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  1. MKMLSM

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Only issue is the paring and having to pay. Don’t mind tipping but should not be mandatory if other parking is not available.
  2. HeltonA

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We had a great experience over there. Food was really good a bit pricey though but worth it.
  3. Roman

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique menu choices, great for taking out of town guests!
  4. Emily

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bartenders were extremely helpful and pleasant. I loved the music choice playing. And we cleaned our plates, the meal was delicious. I absolutely recommend!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING food and cocktails! Delicate diet friendly and everything was so good!
  6. GloW

    Houston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great experience as always at Ruggles. Food came out very quickly. We tried the scallops and they were INCREDIBLE!!!! When I’m dieting the Keto margarita is always a go to WIN. Ruggles is one of the best restaurants in Houston
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time and all the food and drinks were amazing! For someone like me that is Gf and Df they had so many amazing options!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loud but food good as usual. What else is there to say?
  9. Ashley

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. I had the ribs and the kale and arugula salad. I also had the spicy margarita and I enjoyed that as well. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu items.
  10. Kelley

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    The service was slow. We have not been here in a few years. The new location is ok... I remember the food being better. It's nice that they have keto, paleo, and healthy versions.
  11. RebeccaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Probably one of my favorite restaurants!
  12. SamS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was amazing but the hostess seemed stressed out and was rude upon arrival which ruined the mood in the beginning but overall the dinner was fantastic.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    March 4, 2023. It was amazing food. My family still talking about how fabulous dinner was!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love it. Great to atmosphere in service.
  15. ValerieD

    Central Texas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    Very noisy but food was good. Average service
  16. WilliamM

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a little warm in the dinning area, but everything was superb!
  17. JenniferB

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing
  18. RandeeN

    Baton Rouge

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were able to get seating outdoors. It was a cold night but the heaters help us warm and the tenting. I have dined at Ruggles for years and it never disappoints. Love the food and ambiance.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and ambience. Only concern was how long it took to drop of our car and then receive our car to leave with valet. Definitely come early due to valet parking issues (limited space).
  20. brockb

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Menu full of options from keto, paleo and cbd options. The dessert menu is definitely a must see. Great place for date or special occasion. It is loud so sometimes hard to hear when a full crowd.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valet was fast and the food and service is always on point
  22. AlviaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely great food, and customer service! Very considerate staff.
  23. SweetDoe

    Houston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Valentine’s Day
  24. New2Houston

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Love the different flavors. Service was excellent. Was relatively empty when we got there and filled up quickly. Was seated in back and even though we were on the side, the tables in the middle didn’t leave enough room behind me so servers kept hitting me every time they walked past. Guess that’s normal for them. Needless to say, it was annoying especially for a place where we spent a good amount for a nice meal.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Tandoori chicken and chicken masala pasta were great. Largest selection of desserts ever. Outstanding service.
  26. StephenA

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was really good. We had the Famous crab tower, my wife had the goat cheese salad and I had the Chicken Masala Pasta.
  27. AustinA

    Austin

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff and excellent food!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service and food great. A bit noisy
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Waiter was not as attentive as expected. Table was not cleaned after dinner. Crumbles picked up, grease stains wiped…
  30. Pgb22

    Houston

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was good. Very loud.
  31. MichaelK

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistent 5 star food and service. Bruce continues to shine as the top restauranteur in Houston!
  32. WorkingMomFoodie

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    There were two birthday parties by us…. One was very loud and very expressive so pretty distracting Not the restaurants fault
  33. FoodReviewer

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall1food4service2ambience5
    I would eat here more often if they had no Valet. I have had my car damaged in the past and most recently was harassed by the attendants. Food and ambiance: tasty and fun. Valet ruins the experience, unfortunately.
  34. Houstonlady

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food is always fabulous !
  35. MustDineHere

    Milwaukee

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the first restaurant I ever experienced that had a full keto menu, and it was incredible.
  36. SoniaA

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly, have been waiting for this place to drop the ball and have an off night. But every time we go, they are consistently fantastic and have yet to disappoint! Food is incredible, knowledgeable about food allergies, and service is top notch. Love this place!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside on a cool Friday evening. The food was great, service was prompt, and the ambiance did not disappoint. It definitely made for a wonderful date night with the Mrs.
  38. CarolB

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere and Jose, our server was excellent. Everything is delicious. Love the gluten free pizza crust, the crab tower and the paleo fried chicken.
  39. ValentinaS

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good to go! The chef is a friendly and welcoming person. For us coming from Austin and been keto people, coming here was a miracle !
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    So incredibly disappointed…. Ruggles black has been one of my fiancé and I’s favorite restaurants for years especially when they were at their old location. Food was outstanding as always—however the service was so bad tonight we were in disbelief. Our waitress was SO slow which usually I can be sympathetic to, I’ve worked in the food industry for a LONG time and know Saturdays can be crazy. However, we were sitting on the patio and it was not particularly busy for a Saturday… especially the patio area. Anyways, our waitress was the worst I’ve had in a really long time. I don’t remember her telling us her name but just horrifically slow & super unapologetic about it. Literally it felt like 30 mins would pass without her checking on us sometimes. Food took FOREVER to come out… and came out all separately between the four of us… I’m talking like 5 minutes apart. I suspect she forgot to put it in. THEN my fiancés steak was over cooked so after taking 10 mins to flag her down he had to get a whole new steak which took even longer. Then when we finally all had our food she never refilled drinks. After eating it took about 30 mins to find her to ask for a dessert menu/ the dessert tray. When we finally were able to order & the dessert came out she didn’t bring us plates or spoons. Had to flag down another server and ask for spoons. She never brought them either lol. Then finally we saw our waitress again and she brought us 1 plate for 4 people and 2 spoons??? So yeah we all shared our melted ice cream lava cake with two spoons. Then as the cherry on top some other guests pointed out to us that there was a rat running around the patio and to our surprise there was a mouse and a rat fighting for scraps. After the horrible service we experienced though that was honestly the least of my worries to tell you the truth, at least it was entertaining. It was so embarrassing to bring our friends somewhere we rave about just to have the worst experience for a $200 tab.

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Ruggles Black -West Alabama is rated 4.7 stars by 402 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today

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2245 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098-2436

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, French, Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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